PHOTO: The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of McKean County awarded grants to five nonprofit organizations at their annual business meeting. Congratulations to our fall 2025 grantees. In photo: Carol Duffy and Linda Myers, WGC Steering Committee members; Tiffany Boschert, MCCF Executive Director; Mark Lonzi, Destinations-Bradford; Debbie Wensel, Kane Area Food Pantry; Ronda Skoken, Mattresses Across McKean County; Peggy Luck, CASA of McKean County; Shelly Alcorn, YWCA Bradford; Ange Erway and Cherie Nasto,
Women’s Giving Circle Awards Grants at their Annual Meeting
The Women’s Giving Circle of McKean County (WGC), a project of the McKean County Community Foundation, granted a total of $9,000 to five nonprofit organizations at their annual business meeting held on November 13th at The Bradford Club. Along with the grant presentations, voting, and awarding of grants, the women enjoyed hearty appetizers, basket raffles, and a fun evening socializing with friends old and new.
Women’s Giving Circle is a donor advised fund held at the McKean County Community Foundation. Since its inception in 2019, the WGC fund has awarded over $49,000 in grants to enhance local nonprofit programs. The fund was established by a group of community-minded women who continue to work together to address and support issues that are important to women.
The recipients of the 2025 WGC grants were CASA of McKean County, $1,000 for Volunteer Program; Destinations Bradford, $2000 for the Clean Clothes Initiative; Kane Area Food Pantry, $2,000 for Food Assistance Program; Mattresses Across McKean County, $2,000 for Mattresses for those in need; and YWCA Bradford, $2,000 for Clothing and personal care items for domestic violence shelter.
WGC extends an invitation to all area women to join their organization and help make a meaningful impact in our communities. Members each donate $100 or more annually. All donations are pooled together each year to determine the amount available for granting that year. Detailed information on the Women’s Giving Circle and how to become a member is available on our website, www.mckeancountyfoundation.org.
The next round of Women’s Giving Circle grant applications will be available in late summer of 2026. Eligible awards will be limited to nonprofit organizations with current 501 (c) (3) status, faith-based organizations, schools, or municipalities who serve the residents of McKean County. The McKean County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Northern Alleghenies. For more information contact the Foundation at 1-844-238-2289.
